Three dead in Waiouru crash
Three people have died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Waiouru, overnight, while one person remains missing.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 2.55am.
Three people were found dead at the scene, police said.
Two further occupants sustained serious injuries.
A further person, who police believe was also in one of the vehicles, has not been accounted for.
A search and rescue operation is underway to locate them.
The road has reopened, but police are still working in the area and ask drivers to be cautious.
This story was first published on rnz.co.nz